DUCC, the Downstream Users of Chemicals Co-ordination group, was founded in 2001 following the publication of the European Commission’s White Paper: "Strategy for a Future Chemicals Policy”.

DUCC emanated from the desire to establish a group which would offer a platform for associations with similar goals and objectives to come together and create a unified and effective voice, exchange views, develop joint positions and co-ordinate with other interested parties, with the specific concern of the applicability of REACH for "downstream users" of chemicals.

Today, DUCC offers a platform for associations whose member companies use chemicals to formulate preparations as finished products for end users, in particular consumers.

DUCC represents a variety of associations in its membership. These European-based associations represent several important industry sectors ranging from cosmetics and detergents to aerosol, paints, adhesives, photographic materials, construction chemicals and chemical distribution. Altogether, they comprise more than 3,500 companies across the respective sectors in Europe.